Flex PXE 80 10.8 Mini Cordless Polisher : IS IT ANY GOOD?

[@paulwharton1850]

Why the hell didn't Flex make a video this good ? ! You have the divine gift & blessing of explaining everything so very clearly - Brilliant. Just ordered one.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Paul Wharton - Thank you for your kind words! They mean more than you may know! Glad you found the video useful 👍🏽 ... if you’ve not hit the ‘subscribe’ button please make sure you do! 🙏🏽 ... thanks again and stay tuned 👍🏽👊🏽

[@jasonsfraser]

Totally agree Paul….Ive got one of these, and this just the best tutorial on how to use/get the best out of the machine👍

[@tiredrummertube]

THE BEST review of this machine on the internet... Well Done! THX!

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

tiredrummertube - Thank You for your kind words! We wish the lighting was a bit better - it was actually a sunny day but the light sensor on our camera compensated for the light by making it dark ... DOH! Glad you found the video useful 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@nickychavda]

The 3mm throw attachment is for sanding only by the way. No fault of the machine, that's whats its for and works great for sanding

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

@ nicky chavda - Thanks for this. We have been using this polisher for a while and tested various uses over this period. We are aware that the 3mm DA attachment is for sanding but we find it doesn’t work very well for this purposes either. In our opinion there are more effective methods for sanding than using the 3mm attachment on this Flex polisher 👍🏽🚗

[@garethdavies7564]

i done a detail on a family members car merc c-class the other week where he went to a cheap car wash all the chrome on his car it was a mess tarnished 🤦🏻‍♂️ it was the first time i used my machine on it with a bit of compond the chrome come up like new to a point even the own of the car said i have never seen it look like this even when i had it from car show room ... the guy tiped me £40 extra and now the machine comes with me every where ... its worth its weight in gold 💪

[@redsuncarcare]

The explanation is ultra smooth , flex need to hire you for additional marketing power

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

@redsunsdetail - Thank you for your kind comments. It's very much appreciated. If you've not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe. Thanks ...

[@mell3109]

I have this and the forced rotation bigger brother, both mechines are epic

[@mikea5205]

I think I'm more impressed with the video than the machine 😂. I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas. Top vid mate!

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Mike A - Thank You 🙏 ... 😂 ... Nice little present for yourself. Wishing you a merry Xmas and thanks again for your kind comment

[@IvayloVasilev]

You've got a great KZbin Chanel, everything is so well explained. You deserve much more subscribers!

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

I Vasilev - Thank you very much for your kind comments! Much appreciated 😎. Unfortunately subscriber take up has been slow - but we do appreciate all the subscribers we have! Our analytics show us that we have 13,000 regular viewers which is great - but not everyone subscribes unfortunately. If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@IvayloVasilev]

@@VProjectUKDetailing I did. Any advance where to buy APS PRO FP50 - Flex PXE80 Extension Shaft Backing Pad, it is out of stock everywhere? Thank you.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

I Vasilev - We purchased ours from ‘In2Detailing.co.uk’. Hope this helps.

[@IvayloVasilev]

@@VProjectUKDetailingout of stock but thanks anyway 😉

[@gavinjohns7404]

I have polished my whole Mini Cooper with only this machine! My other machine with 5 inch pads felt like overkill.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Gavin Johns - Wow! That’s good going 😂!!!... shows how good this machine is 👍🏽 ... Good Effort 👍🏽💯🚗

[@gregsullivan7408]

That's very interesting indeed, and I've actually been wondering whether I could get by with just this one machine too, even for my much larger SUV. I wouldn't be in a rush - just do a panel or two at a time

[@andrewb293]

@@gregsullivan7408that’s exactly my thoughts.

[@jasonsfraser]

Great channel! I’ve been looking for a high quality review channel….Jim White at White Details and Sandro at Car Craft Auto are exceptional at walking thru detail jobs but, you are killing it on the product reviews….can’t believe that you don’t have thousands more subscribers. Thanks for the expert opinions and time taken to make these videos….greatly appreciated 👍

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

jasonsfraser - Thank you sincerely for your kind words!! 🙏🏽 Much appreciated. Not going to lie - it’s been tough! Even though the videos are not Steven Spielberg specials they do take considerable time and effort to produce! We are truly grateful to the subscribers we do currently have! But rest assured - the channel is not going anywhere! Thanks again for your kind words and glad you found the video useful. Please make sure you check out the rest of the channel and please make sure you subscribe if you haven’t done so already 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@weSteh]

Definitely the best review on YT , thanks mate.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

westeh - Thank you for your kind words! Much appreciated! If you’ve not subscribed please make sure you do 😎, and don’t forget to check us out on Instagram 🙏🏽

[@weSteh]

@@VProjectUKDetailing will do 👍

[@paulclark22]

Great review. I used the 3mm DA attachment the other day and was worried there was something wrong with my machine! (Stall central lol). Great news and info too about the extra options from APS. Top video. Thank you.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Paul Clark - Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏽. Glad you found the video useful 👍🏽. Please make sure you check out the rest of the channel for more useful videos, and please subscribe on KZbin and Instagram. Thanks 👍🏽🚗.

[@routeddown66]

I found the 3" backing plate with 3mm orbit and a 3" 3k trizack pad to be nearly perfect for finishing off some wet sanding work or de. Ibbing or working out a medium scratch. Im curious to try the 1" vacki g plate 3mm orbit with sone eagle abrasives 1.25" sanding disks and their interface pad for doing very small finish sanding on a dirt nib that got over worked.

[@kevincampbell8298]

The 3mm was intended for wet sanding..

[@jpsr20det]

Excelent review , thanks 😊

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

@jpsr20det - Thank You 👍🏽🌹

[@KiaTia09]

Can anyone tell me how I can buy this box and insert in the United States? I love my PXE 80 but the only way l could buy it was in a cardboard box including a Flex bag. The black case he shows in this video is a really nice and clean way to store this tool. HELP

[@Nisotovski]

Hi! I have the Rupes Nano mini polisher and i also have the same problem... the 3mm dual action attacment dont speen at all. So i dont use it. I thouth thats mine have some foctory defect but as it seems flex have the same problem. Also the Ruppes tend to stall a lot. I have to take a close watch on the rotation marker. Usualy when i polish headlights i gave this priolem (not ot flat surface) Thanks for the video

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

@Nisotovski - Firstly thanks for watching! Yes these polishers just have these issues. The 3mm dual action attachments are designed to be used with sanding pads therefore don’t work well with compounding/polishing pads. However, in the case of the Flex the rotary attachments work a treat. If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@umjetnik-bm7ud]

I order velpro 2 inch bp...it is best for that machine

[@nickychavda]

APS themselves say you shouldnt extend the extender by the way.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

@ nicky chavda - Thanks for this. We are aware that APS don’t recommend this however, in our use we find extending the extender using the Pro FVA50 is fine for light uses such as in between grills if required. We would not extend for example if polishing door handle recesses 👍🏽🚗😎

[@martingagnon4547]

Very good review man! I would like to ask you a question. Do you feel the need for corded 3 inch DA? Or this battery powered machine is plenty enough? I'm asking because my plan was to buy a corded 3 inch DA + Rupes nano... This Flex might be the only tool I'd need! Thanks again for your time!

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Martin Gagnon - Thank you for watching and thank you for your kind words! Much appreciated. This cordless machine is all you would need - it has more than enough power especially with the rotary attachments where this machine really comes into its own! We have a link in the description if you’re looking at purchasing one! With two batteries you very rarely run out of power either! If you’ve not already done so lease check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@curia8487]

so is this the new version to replace 12.0? or what is the difference ?

[@michaelchong6222]

You use the 3mm throw for spot sanding on the 1” backing plate

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Michael Chong - Firstly thanks for watching! Is this a question? Or a statement? 🧐

[@michaelchong6222]

@@VProjectUKDetailing it’s used for spot sanding 👍 which you probably already know

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Michael Chong - Oh yes! That’s correct - we were aware of this but thanks for letting us know. Much appreciated! If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚘

[@AmirAbdullah]

I like the two inch plates best,

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Amir Abdullah - We agree! It’s most probably because you can use the 2” plate with the rotary attachment! The 3” plate seems to suffer with the dual action attachment 👍🏽

[@AmirAbdullah]

@@VProjectUKDetailing if you ask me it’s just about the backing plate. A guy here makes some home made rotary attachments and some backing plates as well. I got one that really works well with Microfiber. We all know the PXE doesn’t like Microfiber pads. But with the right backing plate it’s altogether different. Still I think the two inch is super smooth.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Amir Abdullah - For sure. Our experience is that it’s more the attachment I.e. rotary attachment vs the dual action attachment that makes the difference. We’ve tested a 3” rotary plate and it works very well as opposed to the 3” dual action plate. But agreed the 2” method is a pleasurable experience 👍🏽

[@AmirAbdullah]

@@VProjectUKDetailing coming back to this I have a aftermarket 3” plate and it’s a lot better with either foam or microfiber. I’m not sure if the guy is gonna mass make them but hope so. Also by the way your box setup is so much better than mine.

[@jasonsfraser]

I was using the APS extension and cone pads this weekend for inside the door handle. Have you tried it? I had no issues getting out the marks behind the handle ( used the red cone and Menzerna medium compound) but, I just couldn’t get a good finish…Menzerna super fine polish, black cone, speed 1….ended up hazy and holograms….cleaned up easy enough as I switched back to a 1 inch pad and 12mm throw took it right out. It’s frustrating though as I also have the new Flex flexible drive attachment which allows you to get into almost any space but, if I can’t finish well it’s kind of pointless….is it technique / practice? It’s difficult to jewel in a tight space because it’s tight which means your movements are restricted! Any tips greatly appreciated. It’s a fantastic bit of kit…..

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

jasonsfraser - Some great user experience descriptions in your comment and I’m sure an experience that many people may have had! You’ve knocked the nail on the head regarding what the issue may be! Like most things in detailing there could be many variables - but based on what you’ve said the first thing to check is the vehicle make as that will determine pad/compound/polish choice based on lacquer hardness. Next thing is when using small/very small pads you have a much smaller surface contact area which means you have a much more focussed contact point - so unless you adjust the amount of pressure you apply you could be adding too much pressure which would cause hazing using a pad/polish choice which normally works wonders - so yes it is experience/technique! We find using the yellow APS cone with Meguiars D300 in really tight spots usually gives us the results we are looking for! Hope this helps - it’s all about practice, finding a pad/polish combo that works for you & knowing the type of lacquer you are dealing with. But yes agreed awesome bit of kit! Good luck in experimenting - it’s part of the learning process 👍🏽🤞🏽🙏🏽

[@jasonsfraser]

@@VProjectUKDetailing Thanks for the advice. Car is a carbon black 8 series BMW. Paint is medium to somewhat hard. I did a couple of test areas….I had no trouble removing swirls with Menzerna medium cut and flex purple pads….I’m assuming it’s heading towards hard as it finished so well that the finish polish step didn’t really improve clarity (maybe just a touch more gloss). I’ve ordered a couple of painted spray out cards so I can practice my small area technique and try various pad / polish combos. Thanks again for your help👍 Btw, Flex battery technology is really next level. The speed of how quickly it can recharge means that with two batteries you literally never run out of power. V impressive.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

jasonsfraser - You're welcome. Yes it sounds like it is hard lacquer if it's BMW and in most cases will finish down with the right one step approach. Good move getting test cards to practice on. We would highly recommend trying Meguiars D300 with the APS pads. Good luck - let us know how you get on. Yes the fact you can charge one battery whilst using the other is great - you never run out of power. But taking a small break in between polishes always helps - not only to let the machine cool down a bit but also to regroup mentally. Detail happy - we've been super busy but new content should be out soon.

[@johnparkerzabala]

Sir does the aps adapter come with a washer? Thanks

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Jolly Pig & Super Pig - Firstly thanks for watching! No they do not! Hope this answers your question for the reason you are asking!? If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe! Thanks 🙏🏽👍🏽🚗

[@D992]

Superb video! :-) What is pad stall like on this machine please with the 3" pad? I really struggle with my Rupes Mini Bigfoot LHR75. thanks again.

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

dibbs26 - Thank you for your kind words! Much appreciated. Pad stall with this polisher using any of the DA attachments is somewhere between OK & poor. It is still usable though. However leaving this feedback with this statement would do the polisher a disservice. We still think this is a superb polisher. As you see from the video it is very versatile. Using the polisher with the rotary attachments is where it comes into a life of its own. More than enough torque/power to handle most, if not all tasks. We use the 2” rotary attachment and sometimes fit a 3” pad onto it. Works wonders for heavy curves or tight edges especially with the Rupes Yellow or Rupes White pads. However, just bear in mind that the machine is not designed to run a 3” pad on rotary mode as it could damage the internals but so far we have had no issues. Hope this helps. If you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel but please subscribe on KZbin and Instagram. Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@richardvacanti9428]

The only reason it’s turning so fast is because your using water. If you were using some compound it would not rotate nearly as fast

[@motomuscl3]

3mm throw would be used for sanding, not a microfiber pad or foam

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

motomuscl3 - Correct thanks. Merry Xmas 👍🏽

[@garethdavies7564]

i just broght rupes nano ibrid in my option its crap it cuts out when i add a little bit of pressure and swoping from 1" to 2" its a pain in arse im tempted to pull the trigger on flex

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Gareth Davies - Firstly thanks for watching! The Flex PXE 80 is simply awesome! With the option of all the attachments, quick change, rotary & DA it does the trick! The only downside is that it can stall in DA mode similar to the Rupes - but in rotary it just rocks! You shouldn’t be disappointed! Thanks again for watching - if you’ve not checked out the rest of the channel please do and make sure you Subscribe 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@garethdavies7564]

@@VProjectUKDetailing i will mate dont worry ... i feel like flex as more power every one got diffrent options on each machine

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Gareth Davies - Machine polishers are very subjective! You can have two detailers with exactly the same machine and polish and achieve very different results due to technique! I would say you may be disappointed with the Flex with the DA attachment as it will perform very similar to the Rupes - but the Flex takes it to another level with the rotary attachments! In detailing it’s all about experience, and using different machines! It’s a costly and time consuming profession 👍🏽

[@garethdavies7564]

@@VProjectUKDetailing i just ordered flex 80 whats the best cutting pads and heavy polishing pads for this machine

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Gareth Davies - Nice! Enjoy it 😎 Pads! Do YOU KNOW where to start? ft Rupes & Meguiars kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHdfJWcgN6nbNU We have links in the description for all of the products showcased 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@hakman239]

Das6 pro plus with 3 inch pad lot of vibration I have cocraft720hpv it’s pretty much identical to auto fines dpx but less then 1/2 price and Iv got a 3 inch da vertool 12e

[@matthewsavidge6248]

Great video and very helpful as I decide between this and the rupes ibrid , is the 2” plate safe for stress on the machine in rotary ? Thanks

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Matthew Savidge - Thank you for your kind words and glad the video was useful. Yes the 2” plate is fine for stress levels. We have many hours use on the 2” plate with the rotary attachment no issues. If you’ve not subscribed on KZbin & Instagram please make sure you do. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@matthewsavidge6248]

@@VProjectUKDetailing great , thanks for the info 👍🏻

[@windinthewillows6248]

As a beginner to detailing and only working on my own cars, would the Flex PXE 80 be a good tool for me, could I get away without buying any other DA (would the 3” pad be ok to do larger panels), or would I have to buy a 5” DA tool?

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Paul - Great question. The Flex would be an asset in any detailers toolbox. It’s a great versatile tool as you saw in this video. However - if you are only working on your own vehicle then maybe look at corded 3” polishers as they will be much cheaper! Really depends on your budget! We have recently launched another video showcasing the ShineMate EB351 5” cordless polisher so check that out too. This leads us onto your next question - yes you would also need a 5” or 6” polisher for larger panels! We have yet another video showcasing the DAS 6 Pro Plus which is more than enough for professional results at a much cheaper price. If you’ve not checked out the channel please do - and if you’ve not Subscribed please do. Thanks 👍🏽🚗

[@davidortega7496]

Have you a link for the APS extenders?

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

@davidortega7496 - Firstly thanks for watching and Happy New Year. No link - but you can purchase them from In2Detailing.co.uk. Hope this helps - if you’ve not already done so please check out the rest of the channel & subscribe. Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@crookassassin]

Question: Can you still use either the 3mm or 12mm DA attachments with the 50mm APS extension shaft. Obviously it would be nice to retain the DA feature on the longer shaft. Thoughts / Recommendations?

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Dominic Bird - Firstly thanks for watching the video. Our recommendation would be to stick to the rotary attachments only when using the extension! Reasons - firstly you won’t get good results using the DA feature using the extension shaft, and secondly it could damage the Flex internals as it’s puts undue stress of the gearing! Stick to rotary attachments! You will get better results anyway! Thanks again for watching! If you’ve not checked out the rest of the channel please do so, and check us out on Instagram! If you’ve not already done so please make sure you subscribe and hit the bell icon to get alerts for all of our future video releases! We’ve been super busy here at V-Project UK so KZbin content has been slow - but new content should be out soon 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@crookassassin]

Yeah, was kind of thinking as much but thanks for the response and confirming my thoughts! Cheers 😁

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Do you have a link to that 2” backing pad? Thx

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Tundra Whisperer - I don’t have a link but if you go onto www.In2Detailing.co.uk this is where we purchased ours! Happy shopping 👍🏽😎🚗

[@saraburton101]

What website can I buy this from

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Sara Burton - These are widely available in the UK and a general Google search may reveal many retailers - but ours was purchased from cleanyourcar.co.uk. Hope this helps - thanks for the subscription and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel! Next video should be out soon 👍🏽🙏🏽🚗

[@gary7323]

Did I hear you say you can correct paint on speed 1... 🤦‍♂️

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Hi Gary ... Yes you did! In rotary mode on speed 1 it spins more than fast enough for paint correction 🚗 ... it also helps keep paint temps down as you are compounding/polishing in quite a small surface contact area either 1”, or 2” 👍🏽

[@garcia5986]

why this machine it not working with rotary 3''

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

clean car - It’s just down to the way the machine is made! The torque required to drive a 3” plate in rotary mode would damage the gearing and/or reduce the lifespan! Shame as 3” rotary on this polisher would be amazing. If you’ve not subscribed please make sure you do! Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@gregsullivan7408]

Just FYI, in a very early presentation, Flex said that it would in fact be able to be used in rotary mode. (it's on YT but I don't have the link handy). Interesting.

[@AmirAbdullah]

I want that box

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Amir Abdullah - LOL 😂 ... we know what you mean. As far as boxes go it’s great. Solid. It also allows other Flex boxes to be stacked and connected on top so if you are carrying multiple polishing machines you end up carrying just one box. Nice touch from Flex 👍🏽

[@AmirAbdullah]

V-Project UK : Detailing the bag we got with the PXE is cool but not like the Box.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

@@VProjectUKDetailing how do you get the box? Thx

[@VProjectUKDetailing]

Tundra Whisperer - In the UK the box comes supplied when you purchase the kit. You may be able to buy the box separately but you may need to contact your local authorised Flex dealer. Sorry we can’t be more help 🤭

[@AmirAbdullah]

@@VProjectUKDetailing it's ok the sent mean smaller box but that's cool